Sunday, 22 December 2024
Sunday, 22 December 2024
Donald Trump’s victory over Democratic Vice President Kamala Harris has sent ripples through the global stage, prompting swift reactions from leaders worldwide. Just four years after leaving the Oval Office, Trump’s return has been met with a mix of admiration and anticipation, with key allies across the globe hailing what they see as a political comeback of historic proportions.
PM Narendra Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated 'friend' Donald Trump on his 'historic' presidential polls victory, and said he looks forward to renewing their collaboration to further strengthen the India-US Comprehensive Global and Strategic Partnership. "Together, let’s work for the betterment of our people and to promote global peace, stability and prosperity," he said.
Opposition Congress congratulated Trump on his presidential polls victory, with party chief Mallikarjun Kharge saying 'we look forward to working closely with the United States for global peace and prosperity'.
Benjamin Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said about Donald Trump, "Congratulations on history's greatest comeback! Your historic return to the White House offers a new beginning for America and a powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America."
Volodymyr Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on X, "Congratulations to Donald Trump on his impressive election victory! We look forward to an era of a strong United States of America under President Trump’s decisive leadership. We rely on continued strong bipartisan support for Ukraine in the United States."
Emmanuel Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron wrote on X,"Congratulations, President Donald Trump. Ready to work together just as we knew how to do during four years. With your convictions and with mine. With respect and ambition. For more peace and prosperity."
Keir Starmer
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said, "Congratulations President-elect Trump on your historic election victory. I look forward to working with you in the years ahead. As the closest of allies, we stand shoulder to shoulder in defence of our shared values of freedom, democracy and enterprise."
Giorgia Meloni
In a post on X, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni offered her 'most sincere congratulations' to Trump, and said Italy and the United States had an 'unshakeable alliance'. "It is a strategic bond, which I am certain we will now strengthen even further," she said.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrote on x, "Congratulations to Donald Trump on being elected President of the United States. The friendship between Canada and the U.S. is the envy of the world. I know President Trump and I will work together to create more opportunity, prosperity, and security for both of our nations."
Tayyip Erdogan
Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan congratulated his 'friend' Donald Trump on winning the U.S. Presidential election after "a great battle," after Trump had earlier claimed victory. "I believe...more efforts will be given for a fairer world in this new era that began with the election by American people," Erdogan said in a post on X, adding he hoped regional wars would come to an end.
Mark Rutte
Secretary-General of NATO, Mark Rutte said, "I just congratulated Donald Trump on his election as President of the United States. His leadership will again be key to keeping our Alliance strong. I look forward to working with him again to advance peace through strength through NATO."
Yoon Suk Yeol
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday after Trump claimed victory in the U.S. presidential election, adding on X that the future of the countries' alliance "will shine brighter."
Dmitry Medvedev
Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev, now a senior security official, posted on his official Telegram account, "Trump has one useful quality for us: as a businessman to the core, he mortally dislikes spending money on various hangers–on and stupid hanger-on allies, on bad charity projects and on voracious international organisations."
